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18/01/2026

The Wegovy pill (oral semaglutide) is a recently launched, FDA-approved daily tablet for weight loss in adults, working like the GLP-1 hormone to reduce appetite and calorie intake, taken with diet and exercise. It's the first oral GLP-1 for weight management, using a special technology (SNAC) to protect the drug from stomach acid for absorption, requiring it to be taken on an empty stomach with water. Available by prescription, it offers an alternative to the injectable form, with higher daily doses needed for absorption compared to the weekly injection.

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18/01/2026

Be warned!!

🚨Ham, bacon, salami, sausages, smokies, and frankfurts (hot dogs) are classified as Group 1 carcinogens, meaning there is strong scientific evidence that they can cause cancer.

This classification was made by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), part of the World Health Organization (WHO).
The conclusion is based on extensive reviews of large population studies from multiple countries.

Regular consumption of processed meats increases the risk of bowel (colorectal) cancer.
Evidence also shows an increased risk of stomach cancer, with risk rising as intake increases.

18/01/2026

18/01/2026

Bacterial vaginosis is a men's problem too

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New research confirms the infection is sexually transmitted, with men acting as silent carriers

18/01/2026

A 22-year-old male presents with intense itching that worsens significantly at night, particularly between his fingers and on his wrists. Physical examination reveals multiple small, erythematous papules and thin, thread-like tracks in the web spaces of the hands, characteristic of a highly contagious parasitic infestation.

Think you know what is causing this patient's symptoms? Scabies

Scabies is a parasitic infestation caused by tiny mites that burrow into the skin and lay eggs, causing intense itching and a rash.

Scabies can lead to skin sores and serious complications like septicaemia (a bloodstream infection), heart disease and kidney problems. It is treated using creams or oral medications.

Scabies is contagious and spreads through skin-to-skin contact.

Symptoms of scabies include:
- severe itch, often worse at night;
- itchy lines (linear burrows) and bumps (papules) on the fingers, wrists, arms, legs and belt area;
- enflamed bumps on male genitalia and female breasts; and
- larger rash in infants and small children, including on the palms, soles of the feet, ankles and scalp.

Topical treatments that are applied to the whole body include:
- 5% permethrin cream
- 0.5% malathion in aqueous base
- 10–25% benzyl benzoate emulsion
- 5–10% sulphur ointment.
Ivermectin taken orally is also highly effective, but it should not be taken by pregnant women or children who weigh less than 15 kg.

17/01/2026

Main types of arthritis
1. Osteoarthritis (OA)

Most common type

Caused by wear and tear of joints

Affects knees, hips, hands, and spine

Causes pain, stiffness, and reduced movement

2. Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

An autoimmune disease

Immune system attacks the joints

Causes swelling, pain, stiffness (especially in the morning)

Can affect other organs

3. Psoriatic Arthritis

Occurs in people with psoriasis

Causes joint pain, swelling, and skin lesions

4. Ankylosing Spondylitis

Mainly affects the spine

Causes back pain and stiffness

Can lead to reduced flexibility

5. Gout

Caused by uric acid crystal buildup

Often affects the big toe

Sudden, severe pain and swelling

Other types
6. Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Occurs in children

Causes joint pain, swelling, and stiffness

7. Reactive Arthritis

Develops after an infection

Affects joints, eyes, and urinary tract

8. Septic Arthritis

Caused by joint infection

Medical emergency

9. Lupus Arthritis

Associated with systemic lupus erythematosus

Joint pain with other organ involvement

10. Enteropathic Arthritis

Associated with inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis

20/11/2025

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19/11/2025

A nurse placed the healthy baby next to her dying twin sister... and what happened next truly revolutionized medicine. In 1995, at a Massachusetts hospital, two premature twins, Kyrie and Brielle, were fighting for their lives. Kyrie was gradually getting stronger... but her sister Brielle was growing weaker by the hour. The doctors had already prepared the family for the worst: her heart was beating erratically, her breathing was failing, and no one thought she would make it through the night. Then a nurse, following her instinct rather than the protocol of the time, decided to try something no one else dared: she placed the two babies in the same incubator, skin to skin. What happened next left the entire neonatal unit speechless. The monitors began to change... Brielle's breathing stabilized... her oxygen saturation rose... and against all odds, her little body came back to life. The nurses saw Kyrie slip his tiny arm around his sister, as if to hold her.

A small gesture.
A suspended moment.
A phenomenon that medical records couldn't yet explain.

This simple contact between two lives linked even before birth not only saved a child... but also changed the way hospitals around the world now care for premature twins.

Sometimes, the miracle isn't supernatural.
It lies in an embrace. In the warmth of a loved one.

19/11/2025

You can now WhatsApp your prescription to 0769915500. We respond, quote, & deliver on time.

19/11/2025

Happy International Men's Day to all our male clients. We do appreciate you.

18/11/2025

How Is Scabies Transmitted?

People typically acquire mites after 15 to 20 minutes of direct skin-to-skin contact with another person who has scabies or, rarely, from infested linen and clothing. Risk factors for scabies include living in crowded conditions (sharing close living spaces, staying in a shelter), bed sharing, sexual contact, and caregiving involving close contact.